Truck tailgate

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a truck tailgate showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof, the opposite side being a mirror image;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a truck tailgate showing a second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevation view of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of FIG. 6; and,

FIG. 10 is a right side view of FIG. 6, the opposite side being a mirror image.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D249677 September 26, 1978 Cline
D365323 December 19, 1995 Napierkowski et al.
4750777 June 14, 1988 Brammer
4889378 December 26, 1989 Sims
5116096 May 26, 1992 Taylor
5117532 June 2, 1992 Holland
5154470 October 13, 1992 Bringham, Jr.
Other references
  • Flo-Thru Brochure showing a tailgate on sale prior to Mar. 14, 1995.
Patent History
Patent number: D380723
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 14, 1996
Date of Patent: Jul 8, 1997
Inventors: Bruce O. Burton (Spokane, WA), Robert P. Sargent (Spokane, WA)
Primary Examiner: Melody N. Brown
Law Firm: Wells, St. John, Roberts, Gregory & Matkin, P.S.
Application Number: 0/51,614
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Exterior Panel Or Door (D12/196)
International Classification: 1216;